2014 NFL free agency: LeGarrette Blount to visit Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers flirted with veteran running back Maurice Jones-Drew during a two-day visit earlier this week but Jones-Drew ultimately left the Steel City without a contract. Now, rather than showing interest in a running back on the decline, the Steelers are expected to visit with one who is coming off his most productive NFL season.

Throughout the first week and a half of the free agency period, Blount has received very little public interest. There are reports the Patriots could still be interested in re-signing him, but first they will need to see what develops with the Pittsburgh visit.

Pittsburgh is looking for a No. 2 running back to serve as a complement Le'Veon Bell, and Blount could certainly fill that roll.

He is the physical style of running back that Steelers fans have been clamoring for. Of course, he will need the Steelers line to improve their game by opening running lanes because Blount hasn't shown tremendous ability to create his own space.

There are a few other teams believed to have interest in Blount, but the Steelers are the first to show that interest publicly.